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Gay go up and gay go down,

HNR 355 / K 23

a
Gay go up and gay go down,
To ring the bells of London town

b
Bull's eyes and targets,
Say the bells of St. Marg'ret's

c
Brickbats and tiles,
Say the bells of St. Giles'.

d
Oranges and lemons,
Say the bells of St. Clement's.

e
Pancakes and fritters,
Say the bells of St. Peter's.

f
Two sticks and an apple,
Say the bells at Whitechapel.

g
Old Father Baldpate,
Say the slow bell sat Aldgate.

h
Maids in white aprons,
Say the bells at St. Catherine's.

i
Pokers and tongs,
Say the bells at St. John's.

j
Kettles and pans,
Say the bells at St. Anne's.

k
Youu owe me five farthings,
Say the bells of St. Martin's.

l
When will you pay me?
Say the bells at Old Bailey.

m
When I grow rich,
Say the bells at Shoreditch.

n
Pray, When will that be?
Say the bells at Stepney.

o
I'm sure I don't know,
Says the great bell at Bow.

p
Here comes a candle to light you to bed,
Here comes a chopper to chop off you head.




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